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APPLY data governance principles to ensure the quality of health data
Assessment Strategies
Clinical practicum (practicum site and/or simulated experience)
Preceptor feedback
Oral, written or skill assessment
Criteria
you collect and maintain health data
you apply policies and procedures to ensure accuracy, timeliness and completeness of health data in accordance with current regulations and standards
you apply policies and procedures regarding the use, disclosure, and exchange of primary and secondary health data
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APPLY coding and reimbursement systems
Assessment Strategies
Clinical practicum (practicum site and/or simulated experience)
Preceptor feedback
Oral, written or skill assessment
Criteria
you assign ICD diagnosis and procedure codes using current regulations and established guidelines
you assign CPT and HCPCS codes using current regulations and established guidelines
you initiate compliant physician queries to improve clinical documentation
you apply reimbursement systems for a variety of healthcare settings (e.g. MS-DRG, APC, RBRVS etc.)
you monitor coding and revenue cycle processes
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MODEL professional behaviors and ethics
Assessment Strategies
Clinical practicum (practicum site and/or simulated experience)
Preceptor feedback
Oral, written or skill assessment
Criteria
you adhere to security, privacy, and confidentiality policies, laws and regulations in the execution of work processes
you apply and promote professional ethical standards of practice
you demonstrate reliability, dependability, and initiative
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APPLY informatics and analytics in data use
Assessment Strategies
Clinical practicum (practicum site and/or simulated experience)
Preceptor feedback
Oral, written or skill assessment
Criteria
you utilize a variety of technology tools in the execution of work processes
you support implementation, use and maintenance of health information systems
you examine how information systems policies and procedures are used to protect and maintain electronic health data
you examine the design, integration and use of healthcare databases
you conduct data analytic activities, including retrieval, analysis, display and reporting of health data
you examine how informatics and analytics are utilized for operations, monitoring, and strategic management
you examine industry trends and future challenges associated with health informatics and data analytics
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APPLY organizational management techniques
Assessment Strategies
Clinical practicum (practicum site and/or simulated experience)
Preceptor feedback
Oral, written or skill assessment
Criteria
you apply leadership fundamentals in a collaborative team environment
you contribute to supervisory management functions including but not limited to training, staffing, performance improvement, budgeting, strategic planning and project management
you conduct activities to ensure compliance with industry rules, regulations, legislation, accreditation, licensure, and certification standards
you assess coding and revenue cycle processes for efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory guidance and standards
you promote a culture of diversity through personal actions and by contributing to development of policies and programs